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7S7W-5: Kennesaw Mountain


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Kennesaw Mountain   Hike: 7S7W-5: Kennesaw Mountain  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Aug 24 2024  6:15 am >> Sat, Aug 24 2024 8:45 am
Registration Opens: Thu, Jul 18 2024 7:07 am
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Aug 23 2024 7:07 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:5.7 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Kiran
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

 

7S7W = 7 Sunrises in 7 Weeks!

WEEK 5 - SUNRISE: 07:07 AM

Calling all Early Birds! This "7 Sunrises in 7 Weeks" series of hikes around ATL has a three-fold purpose:

1. Beat the summer heat,

2. Catch a spectacular sunrise, and

3. Get your daily workout in before breakfast.

So, what's not to like?

Series #5 - Kennesaw Mountain: We'll start bright and early at the Visitor Center, make our happy way up the main trail to the summit of Big Kennesaw in time for the sunrise, ooh and aah as the glowing orb appears over the horizon (fingers crossed for only high level clouds), hike on down to Little Kennesaw and Pigeon Hill, then pick up the Brumby Camp trail around the mountain to the Visitor Center. Ta daa!

DISCLAIMER: This is a brisk hike (2.7-3 miles per hour = 20 to 22 minute/mile) with 1100+ feet of elevation gain. So, if you have mobility issues, are recovering from injury, or prefer a slower pace, please sit this one out!


Required Items to Bring:

Weather appropriate gear

Hiking boots/shoes w/ good traction

Headlamp

Water, and

Your SOH (sense of humor)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Trekking poles

Hat

Snack

Camera

Dark chocolate (for Kiran)!


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

A few days before the event, I will email participants the exact meeting location and detailed directions.


Notes:

  • Please, no unregistered guests or +Ones!

  • Late cancellations, particularly within 36 hours of the event, make it difficult for those on the waitlist to attend. Please be courteous to your fellow AOC members and cancel with as much notice as possible.

  • If you need to get in touch with me, the best way is to TEXT me with your NAME and query/comment. FYI, thanks to those annoying robocalls, calling me will send you to my voicemail, but feel free to leave a message.

  • I usually hike RAIN-or-SHINE! However, in case of severe weather or other unforeseen emergencies that warrant a cancellation, I will text/email you at least TWO HOURS before the start of the event.


* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost Includes:

There is no cost for this event.


Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note:

In order to earn credit for this event, participants must complete the entire hike/event with the group, or within the stated time frame.